A Guide to the Strasburg Library Collection

Compiled by Eryn Kawecki

June 26, 2019

Descriptive Summary

Repository: Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA

Title: Strasburg Library Collection

Date Range: 1838-2005

Collection Number: 2019-0005

Extent: 1 box, 10 folder

Language: English

Abstract: Publications, newspaper clippings, patent copies, and other documents from the Strasburg Public Library that relate to the history of Strasburg and surrounding areas.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. Researchers must register and agree to all copyright laws and archives policies before using the collection. Please contact the Shenandoah County Library before visiting to use this collection.

Preferred Citation:

[Identification of item] Strasburg Library  Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.

Acquisition Information: Donated.

Processing Information: Items were sorted and then processed chronologically.

Biographical/Historical Note

All items in this collection reflect the history of Strasburg and surrounding areas. Items were donated by the Strasburg Public Library.

Scope and Content

The Strasburg Library Collection consists primarily of publications, newspaper clippings, and patent documents, spanning 170 years. The documents reflect the history of Strasburg and surrounding areas.

Inventory

Box 1, Stack 9, Shelf 5

Folder 1.1            Patents, Samuel Kern of Strasburg Virginia, 1838-1846

Folder 1.2            Jacob Cooke and John Strickler, Patent for Trusses, Strasburg Virginia, March 21 1846

Folder 1.3            “Historic Preservation” Magazine, Belle Grove Plantation, 1964

Folder 1.4            “Valleys of Virginia” Magazine, Belle Grove Plantation, 1967

Folder 1.5            “Belle Grove: A Property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation,” 1968

Folder 1.6            Edna Perrow, 1969-1975

Folder 1.7            “The Best of Times” Play Program, Strasburg High School, April-May 1981

Folder 1.8            Fishers Hill Reunion, 2004

Folder 1.9            Strasburg Virginia American Legion, 2000-2005

Folder 1.10          History of Strasburg Fire Company, undated